Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2023 Manual page 134

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4-2. Driving procedures
■ Notes for the entry function
P.105
■ Electronic key battery
P.304
■ Operation of the engine switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the engine switch
mode may not change or the
engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine
immediately after turning the
engine switch off, the engine may
not start in some cases. After turn-
ing the engine switch off, please
wait a few seconds before restart-
ing the engine.
■ Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.356.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting in the driver's seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine under
any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have
your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the engine
switch
If the engine switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the engine
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
Set the parking brake
(P.142), and shift the shift
lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3
Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
The engine will stop, and the meter
display will be extinguished.
4
Release the brake pedal and
check that "ACCESSORY" or
"IGNITION ON" is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Automatic engine shut off fea-
ture
● The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the engine when the shift lever is
in P with the engine running for an
extended period.
● The engine will automatically shut
off after approximately 1 hour if it
has been left running while the
shift lever is in P.
● The timer for the automatic engine
shut off feature will reset if the
brake pedal is depressed, or if the
shift lever is in a position other
than P.